Can anyone tell me whats happening with Laidler, Duigan Mitchell and McCarthey? It seems like these 4 aren't in MM game plan? It must be very frustrating not being in the senior team because the VFL is a complete Joke, they don't play week in week out, its impossible to show how you are going when there is No games. The Interstate teams have there players playing every week in the SANFL and WAFL and when there players come in its with game time behind them and form. The AFL needs to do something about it, bring back the Reserves, atleast then our players will be playing every week and putting pressure on players in the Seniors.
Sorry there is my Rant for the Year..
Sorry there is my Rant for the Year..
Good question and I'll answer this in two parts. A = What I have seen. B = What the noise is coming out of the CFC.
Laidler:
A: Hasn't lost his smarts but seems to be getting off the mark slower than 2011. Still not running out a full game for whatever reason.
B: Speed is needed in the back-line.
Duigan:
A: Showing great energy and intent but just too slow and not nimble enough for the opponents he would play on. Gets turned around too easily.
B: The above covers it. Can't see him remaining on our list next year.
Mitchell:
A: Not kicking a lot of goals but seems to have a directive to involve others. Has been working hard but has some way to go.
B: Mick told Mitchell what he needs to do before any call-up early on in the year.
McCarthy:
A: I can't make heads or tails out of McCarthy. If his foot is getting in the way of what he's offering then O.K. but forget him for this year. Will need a huge pre-season.
B: The CFC still love him but I'd love to know just how much Mick loves him. Would be interesting.

